Factors Affecting Early Childhood Primary Education in Kenya: A Case Study of Mwingi Zone, Mwingi District

CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction In this Chapter, the presentation focused on the background this section gave a general picture and magnitude of the study, which led to problem statement and this showed the real problem of the study, Scope which is the time limit of the study, Definition of terms, Objectives, (a) General Objective, (b) Specific Objectives of the study will be given. 1.1Background of the study The early childhood education program is designed to meet the needs of individual planning a career or currently working with young children. The child from bi1ih to school age is the primary focus. Current research and practical applications are combined in order to assist students in planning their most effective role with children. Children growth, developmentally appropriate practice, cultural diversity, family supp01i and professional development within the early children education (ECE) field are major components of the program in order to meet the varied needs of ECE student, courses are offered mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends. The program makes every effort to schedule classes to meet the diversity of student's needs to encourage students to plan a head in order to complete specific program requirements.